Cow parsley, Anthriscus sylvestris, a single umbel viewed from overhead, using selective focus. Other soft focus flowers creating a dappled background.

Cow parsley, Anthriscus sylvestris, a single umbel with buds viewed from the side, using selective focus. Other soft focus flowers in sunlight creating a green dappled background.

Mistletoe, Viscum album. a black and white shot of a bunch hanging down with white berries against white background.

Mistletoe, Viscum album, a bunch hanging down with white berries against white background.

St John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, close up showing clusters of the yellow flowers with protruding stamens against dark green background.

St John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, close up showing clusters of the yellow flowers with protruding stamens against dark green background.

St John's wort, Hypericum perforatum, showing clusters of the yellow flowers with protruding stamens against dark green background.

Hawthorn, Crataegus laevigata, Three berries or 'haws' on a twig with icicles hanging from each, against a soft focus blue green background.

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves on a twig with melting snow against a dappled background.

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a faded soft background.

Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background.

Close up of Holly, Ilex aquifolium leaves with melting snow against a dappled background.